Taking a workshop with an artisan bladesmith to craft your own knife is a truly unique and fascinating experience. Not only does it offer insight into the ancestral art of knife-making, but it also allows you to create a functional and deeply personal object.

You'll learn each step of the process for making a fixed-blade or folding knife—from design to finishing. You'll choose the right materials, such as steel for the blade and different types of wood or horn for the handle.

Beyond mastering specific techniques, this workshop is also a chance to express your creativity, while discovering and appreciating the precision and care that knife-making requires. Every stage of the process—from material selection to the final polish—demands close attention and meticulous craftsmanship. It's an opportunity to value well-executed work and attention to detail. This hands-on immersion into the world of knife-making reconnects you with traditional craft and helps you develop new skills.

Pierre Castin, an artisan bladesmith based in Sorée (Gesves), welcomes you to his workshop for 1 or 2 days, depending on the type of knife you wish to make.

The workshop price includes the finished knife, lunch, and drinks throughout the day.

€290 – 1-day workshop to craft a fixed-blade knife (camp or kitchen model, blade max 17 cm, sheath not included)
€490 – 2-day workshop to craft a folding knife (Piemontese or slip-joint model, blade max 9 cm), includes leather pouch sheath

If you want to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, simply fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you with all the details.